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Friday, June 1, 2012

May 2012 Recap

June already?! Summer is here. There's no getting around it. I spent so much time working on house projects this month, I figured I wasn't very productive in the sewing department. So not true!

Black Sheep Don't Sleep Baby Quilt

This was such a cute quilt. It came together without any surprises, even though my brain did all of the quilty math. Always risky. I would happily use these organic Monaluna fabrics in another project.

Sixth Rose Star Block

Another month with only one completed block. This one's not my favorite. My design skills are limited. I've added a few fat quarters to my stash to give me additional design options, though. This can only help.

Rose Star Block Template Cutting

This is the secret to Rose Star block success: lots of paper templates. Why? If you have plenty of templates on hand, then you can get to designing!

Rose Star Block Designing

If I can do the design work ahead of time, The Clubhouse only has to be in a state of utter destruction for a brief period of time (currently in its second week). If I can stockpile designed blocks that are ready for sewing, then I can knock out the fun sewing part whenever I have found time: while getting an oil change, while sitting through the same light for a third time in traffic, or while Mr. Pins watches action movie trailers on the Apple TV. Ah, the joys of portable hand sewing.

Circle of Geese Pezzy Print Mini Quilt

This was a fun block to make. Nothing like a little foundation piecing with paper to complement the English paper piecing. I would definitely recommend giving this block a go with the free template!

Summer Sampler Series Six Pointed Star Block

I made this block in the wee hours of the night, but I'm pleased with how it turned out, and I'll definitely make another one to keep for my own Summer Sampler Series set. This one is destined for an Austin Modern Quilt Guild donation quilt. Fun fact: I starched this block so heavily it could have walked away on its own ;-)

My final project in May included some needle turn appliqué and embroidery. This project included fabric rescued from my Mom's stash, ironing board cover, linen, and a little gold lamé in addition to some of my favorite prints. This was a great exercise is sewing with other mediums, and you can still VOTE FOR ME on Sew Happy Geek for at least a few more hours.

I can't believe I've made six quilts this year (not including the minis). Shocking admission: I've never kept a quilt I've made. That really needs to be rectified. I also really need to finish the quilt pattern I've been working on and get an Etsy shop open. June could be an exciting month!